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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 312.27 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 312.27 and 143.24 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 312.27 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/312.27 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 312.27 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 44,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,729.13/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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